Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual page 219

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
If the "TDC (Top Dead Center)" mark is facing up,
turn the crankshaft counterclockwise 412° (360°+52°)
and align the "FT" mark on the flywheel with the
index mark on the left crankcase cover, then install
the front camshaft (page 10-30).
If the "TDC (Top Dead Center)" mark is facing down,
turn the crankshaft counterclockwise 52° and align
the "FT" mark on the flywheel with the index mark
on the left crankcase cover, then install the front
camshaft (page 10-30).
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
Remove the timing hole cap.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and align the
"FT"
mark (rear cylinder: "RT" mark) on the flywheel
with the index mark on the left crankcase cover.
"FT" MARK
Install the cam sprocket to the cam chain with the
"IN" mark facing the inside and align the timing
marks (index line) on the cam sprocket and the upper
surface of the cylinder head.
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"IN" MARK
CAM CHAIN
Lubricate camshaft lobe and journal surfaces with
molybdenum disulfide oil.
Install the camshaft through the cam chain and cam
sprocket with the camshaft "TDC" mark is facing
up.
NOTE:
The camshafts are identified by marks on the their
flanges:
"F": Front cylinder camshaft
"R": Rear cylinder camshaft
"Index notch": TDC (Top Dead Center) mark
10-30